HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.
Christian County basketball team hits the court ahead of Special Olympics State Tournament: Passionate basketball players are hitting the court to squeeze in as much practice as they can before the big state basketball tournament in March. READ MORE
The Showbox reopens despite severe flooding in 2 theaters: The Showbox Theatre in Hopkinsville has reopened its doors after a temporary closure this weekend due to flooding from severe weather moving through the area. READ MORE
Horse pulling buggy drowns in floodwaters on Pruitt Lane, road now closed: A horse has died after being caught in floodwaters early Wednesday morning in Pembroke. READ MORE
Established in 1959, old Christian County Middle School to be demolished by May: Christian County Public Schools is set to demolish a school for the first time in decades. The former Christian County Middle School will be torn down within the next few months. READ MORE
Multiple cars stuck in Pembroke floodwaters, horses from Amish community assist: Christian County emergency services collaborated with a member of the Amish community to successfully pull a vehicle from floodwaters Tuesday morning. READ MORE
School board discusses traffic plan for new CCHS, construction may conclude April 2026: The Christian County Board of Education discussed the future traffic impact on Lovers Lane and surrounding roads, which was previously brought to light at a Fiscal Court meeting. READ MORE